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How do flies and other insects walk up walls without falling? Why do your muscles tremble after long, hard exercise? Why does hair turn gray? Why do mosquito bites itch?
These are all questions that can be answered through the many fields of biological sciences. Botany, microbiology and zoology create countless avenues for the study of organisms, environments and the various relationships therein.
Biological Sciences at MacEwan exposes students to the newest ideas in these areas and leads students to the critical thinking skills and technical expertise to challenge these ideas.
Courses in the department support two streams of study:
- Molecular/ Cellular Biology and,
- Ecology/Environmental Biology.
While at MacEwan, students will be able to study a diverse range of organisms from the level of the ecosystems that these organisms inhabit all the way to their molecular level. The degree is designed to give students breadth of education, depth of study, and flexibility in choice.
The course list identifies approved courses that MacEwan may offer. Not all courses will be offered every year and some courses are restricted to particular programs. Contact an advisor in your program for information on course availability.
Students should contact the Department of Biological Sciences for details regarding current offerings.
Planning sheets list the specific course requirements for each major and minor in a particular academic year. These requirements can change. The courses you must take to graduate will be determined by the requirements in effect in the year you declare your major or minor. Use the planning sheets below in conjunction with the Core Requirements and Four-Year Program Planning Sheets.
- Major in biological sciences (2011/2012)
- Minor in biological sciences (2011/2012)
If you declared prior to March 19, 2011, please use 2010/2011 planning sheets:
- Major in biological sciences (2010/2011)
- Minor in biological sciences (2010/2011)
If you declared prior to March 20, 2010, please visit the Bachelor of Science program office for archived planning sheets.
Discipline Advisor
Faculty and discipline advisors are available to help you plan your program of study to meet the degree requirements.
Gordon Youzwyshyn, Discipline Advisor
Room 6-118B, City Centre Campus
780-497-5637 • youzwyshyng@macewan.ca
A biologist is a person with a career that revolves around some living entity. A biologist can be in a research lab studying how a system works or how to create a product for the betterment of the quality of our life and our environment. A biologist can be anyone from a high school science teacher to a government or academic researcher to a business manager or administrator. Other career opportunities include:
Agricultural Engineer
Arborist
Biochemist
Conservation Biologist
Ecologist
Entomologist
Environmental Consultant
Forensic Scientist
Forester
Food Scientist
Genetic Counselor
Herbalist
Human Ecologist
Microbiologist
Oceanographer
Outdoor Recreation Guide
Pollution Control Technologist
Toxicologist
* Some occupations may require further training.
Nicole Aippersbach, Full-time
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Alicia Baier, Term
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Nina Bernstein, Full-time
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Vania Clementino, Term
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Mrinal Das, Full-time
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Kathy Davies, Full-time
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Mark Degner, Full-time
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Shannon Digweed, Full-time
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Christina Elliott, Full-time
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Danielle French, Term
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Kevin Friesen, Full-time
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Kimberley Harcombe, Full-time
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Melissa Hills, Full-time
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Keith Jackson, Term
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Torah Kachur, Term
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Jackie Leithoff, Term
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Rick Lewis, Term
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David Locky, Full-time
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Randi Mewhort, Full-time
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Raja Mita, Term
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Shawna Pelech, Full-time
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Dennis Pfeffer, Term
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Lisa Prichard, Full-time
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Barbara Sander, Term
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Cheryl Schmitt, Term
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Ross Shaw, Full-time
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Michael Stock, Full-time
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Amy Tessier, Term
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Kirstin Veugelers, Term
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Gordon Youzwyshyn, Full-time
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Department of Biological Sciences
Room 6-118, City Centre Campus
10700 – 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
Phone: 780-633-3399
Fax: 780-497-4536
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Janet Campbell, Administrative Assistant
780-633-3399 • campbellj40@macewan.ca
Dr. David McFadyen, Chair
Room 6-118J, City Centre Campus
780-497-4744 • mcfadyend@macewan.ca
